The race

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The race

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The race

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High Point Films and Television in association with Horsebridge Productions and Northern Ireland Screen and with the participation of Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, NRW.Bank, DFFF and Pictorion Pictures present a Grand Pictures/zero fiction film/zero west production ; produced by Michael Garland and Martin Hagemann ; directed by André F. Nebe

Mary, an 11-year-old girl from a poor rural community in Northern Ireland, has big dreams of becoming a racing driver. When the local rich big-wig decides to build a go-kart racetrack, Mary dares to compete in the male-dominated sport against the wishes of her parents, her school, and the community. With the help of her friend Tom, her perseverance will eventually win over the hearts of those who scorn her